Navy Officer Subspecialty · Medical
15K1 Preventive Medicine, Subspecialty
An officer subspecialty earned alongside a primary designator, marking advanced education or experience in this field.
Overview
Preventive medicine subspecialists use epidemiology, exposure assessment, and surveillance to control health risks. They conduct research and develop policies that address population health across organizations and communities.
Core Skills
- advanced population health analysis
- epidemiologic modeling
- disease surveillance
- exposure assessment
- health policy advising
- prevention program design
- risk communication
- public health research
- program evaluation
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
- R
- SAS
- The MathWorks MATLAB
Civilian Career Paths
- Physician
- Public Health
- Emergency Management
- Administration
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Certified in Public Health (CPH)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Career Growth
- American Board of Preventive Medicine Board Certification
- Certified Physician Executive (CPE)
Also Common
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES)
What the Work Involves
- Direct or manage prevention programs in specialty areas such as aerospace, occupational, infectious disease, and environmental medicine.
- Document or review comprehensive patients' histories with an emphasis on occupation or environmental risks.
- Supervise or coordinate the work of physicians, nurses, statisticians, or other professional staff members.
- Identify groups at risk for specific preventable diseases or injuries.
- Design or use surveillance tools, such as screening, lab reports, and vital records, to identify health risks.
Related Occupations
- Clinical Nurse Specialists
- Emergency Medicine Physicians
- General Internal Medicine Physicians
- Family Medicine Physicians
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: graduate-level education or extensive experience.
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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